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Passing Scores for the Intermediate, Matriculation to Rise From 33% To 40%

The decision to hold the matric and intermediate exams in April and May of this year, respectively, was made on Thursday by the national committee of educational board chairmen.

The committee also approved the introduction of the new grading system throughout the nation over the following three years. According to Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) Secretary Ghulam Ali Malah, a 10-point system will replace the current grading system at the inter [grade XII] and matric [grade X] levels nationwide by 2025.

Punjab Makes Significant Changes to Matric and Intermediate Exams

In Lahore, the IBCC convened. Examinations for various classes in Sindh will begin right after Eid ul Fitr, it was announced at the meeting. Sindh’s matric and intermediate exams will begin on April 27 and May 15, respectively, according to information provided at the meeting presided over by Secretary of Universities and Boards Mureed Rahimo. According to Malah, the meeting also approved the introduction of a new “10-point grading system” at the matric and inter levels nationwide. He further stated that the next tests will mark the beginning of the new system’s implementation.

The term “F” or “Fail” would be deleted from the student’s examination remarks and replaced with a new term “U” meaning unsatisfactory, Malah said. The minimum passing scores had also been raised from 33 to 40 under the new grading system. The new grades are “A++” or “Exceptional” for students who receive 95-100% of the possible points, “A+” or “Outstanding” for 90-95% of the possible points, “A” or “Remarkable” for 85-90% of the possible points, “B++” or “Excellent” for 80-85% of the possible points, “B+” or “Very Good” for 75-80% of the possible points, “B” or “Good” for 70-75% of the possible

According to the IBCC secretary, passing scores for aptitude tests were also 50, while at the university level, passing scores ranged from 40 to 50 in some instances. To align these exam results with the universities, it has been determined to raise the passing marks, he continued.

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